Push Admin

Article (news)

cybersecurity 

Jekki Pascual

ABS-CBN News

MANILA - The Department of Information and Communications Technology said it monitors over two million cyber threats per day.At a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency, DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Ian Dy said many were not successful or were mere attempts, while others were minor cases. But he said every government agency and the private sector must remain vigilant.“At any given day, approximately 2.1 million threats are being monitored by the National Security Operations Center. Not all of these threats are successful in attacking government or critical information structures,” Dy said.Most of the attempts targeted government sites, Dy said. There are also many incidents targeting state colleges and universities, as well as the telecommunication industry.“Fifty percent target government, 30 percent target academe--80 percent na yun. Ten percent target the telecommunication industry, the remaining 10 percent is usually banking, health sectors, etc.,” Dy said.Dy said he welcomes the World Bank&#x27;s $287.24 million loan for the Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project, which includes boosting the country&#x27;s cybersecurity. <div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNw8jxinjSg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>The project will provide free Wi-Fi mostly in Mindanao, but $43 million is also dedicated to cybersecurity efforts nationwide. He said this will help build the capabilities of the National Security Operations Center and the country&#x27;s National Computer Emergency Response Team.Dy asserted that it is very important to beef up cybersecurity efforts and to also expand internet connectivity to remote areas. He revealed that internet penetration in the Philippines is at 73.6 percent, but in parts of Mindanao, it’s less than 20 percent.“For every 10 percent increase in internet penetration rate, the gross domestic product increases by approximately 1.38 percent,” Dy estimated.Part of the loan will help improve and expand the monitoring teams of government. Dy said the National Security Operations Center, for one, can have real-time monitoring of government sites to see if they are being hacked or breached.

DICT says monitors 2 million cyber threats per day

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Business

DICT says monitors 2 million cyber threats per day

Jekki Pascual,

ABS-CBN News

Published October 11, 2024 03:51 PM PHT

|

Updated October 11, 2024 07:02 PM PHT

Read More:

ABSNews

DICT

jeffrey ian dy

cybersecurity

world bank

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.